Rootdown Wine Cellars

Winemaker Mike Lucia says he is always playing with the quesion “What if?” Rootdown wines are varietal expressions of what derives from the soil in specific vineyard sites: native-yeast fermented, lower-alcohol, sulfur only in amounts that are natural on the vine. Working in small quantities of lesser-known varieties, the wines are exquisite companions to food. Mike’s blended Es Okay wines follow the same practices, with everyday-affordable wines that are a joy to drink.
http://www.rootdownwinecellars.com/

Es Okay Red
Touriga Nacional, Tinta Cão, Tinta Barroca, Francisca, with a wee bit of Mourvèdre
Es Okay White
24% ea. Grenache Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Chenin Blanc; 20% Riesling; 8% Piquette from Riesling & Grenache Blanc

Iconic Wines & Rockwell Vermouths

Iconic wines embody a sense of fun, while offering serious value in California varietal wines. From the bargain-priced “Sidekick” wines to the apotheosis of Chardonnay that is the Michael Mara vineyard, along with a fun, crisp rosé and an intriguing pink Pinot Gris, you can’t go wrong.

With Rockwell Vermouth Co., Iconic winemaker Birk O’Halloran has also created authentic American Vermouths to enliven classic cocktails, or to enjoy neat as a delicious apéritif.
https://www.iconicwine.com/
https://www.rockwellvermouth.com/

Sidekick Chardonnay
Sidekick Cabernet Sauvignon
Sidekick Merlot
Secret Identity Rosé
Shapeshifter Pinot Gris
Heroine Chardonnay
Rockwell Sweet Vermouth
Michael Mara Vineyard Chardonnay
Rockwell Extra Dry Vermouth
One Shot White Blend

Matthiasson

Steve Matthiasson is known as something of a “vine whisperer.” Respecting the purity of the grapes and the expression of his vineyard sites, Matthiasson offers wines of balance and transparency. They are among the most highly sought-after wines of California, and they are gorgeous.
We occasionally have a chance to work with some tiny-production “small-lot” wines, in addition to the “core” wines shown here.
https://www.matthiasson.com/

Brooks Winery

imagesHaving spent some time traveling and working in Beaujolais, Portland native Jimi Brooks returned to Oregon to found Brooks Winery in 1998.  When Jimi died unexpectedly in 2004, the winery’s ownership passed to his then-8-year-old son Pascal.  Today, under the leadership of Jimi’s sister Janie and his longtime winemaker-friend Chris Williams, Brooks winery continues to practice Jimi’s vision of biodynamic farming to produce expressive, balanced Riesling & Pinot Noir.

www.brookswine.com

publicviewattachmentPinot Noir Willamette Valley
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Pinot Noir “Temperance Hill”
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Amycas Blend
Riesling 44%, Pinot Blanc 21%, Muscat 15%, Gewurztraminer 10%, Pinot Gris 10%
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Illahe Vineyards

horsedrawn1horses2The winery explains that ILLAHE, pronouned “Ill-Uh-Hee,” is Chinook jargon for “place,” “earth,” or “soil.”  The winery aims to make wine “as naturally as possible, from soil to bottle.”  The wines are small-lot, sustainably grown, dry-farmed, hand-picked, horse-drawn, basket-pressed, and unfiltered.  The winery is solar-powered, LIVE (low-input viticulture & enology) certified, and salmon-safe.

As admirable as their farming practice is, it is the quality of the wines that brings the payoff for all of that hard work.  These Pinot Noir and dry white wines offer pure & distinctive varietal character and authentic, delicious expression of a sense of place.

http://illahevineyards.com/

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Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
UPC:  8 04879 12637 9

Pinot Noir “Bon Sauvage”
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Pinot Noir Reserve “Percheron”
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Pinot Noir “Project 1899”
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Viognier
UPC:  8 04879 15410 5

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Grüner Veltliner
UPC:  8 04879 15411 2

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Pinot Gris
UPC:  8 04879 15408 2

Capitol Fizz
Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir
750ml UPC:  8 60205 00133 8
187ml UPC:  8 60205 00131 4